1995 MAZDA PROTEGE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
232
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
16
Service Bulletins
2
Investigations
Overview of the 1995 MAZDA PROTEGE
The 1995 MAZDA PROTEGE has received a total of 232 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH. 16 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mazda Motor Corp. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bagsfrontal (36 complaints), Exterior Lightingheadlights (14 complaints), and Air Bags (12 complaints).
Recalls for the 1995 MAZDA PROTEGE
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 1995 MAZDA PROTEGE, potentially affecting up to 1,518,347 vehicles.
Recall 15V674000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
| 1,368,500 vehicles affected
Defect: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and overheat.
Consequence: If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Experience Center at 1-800-222-5500, option#6. Mazda's number for this recall is 8715J.
View full details →Recall 09E012000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 16,270 vehicles affected
Defect: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
View full details →Recall 00V118000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
| 76,000 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEADLIGHT LEAD WIRE RUNNING THROUGH THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER CAN FAIL AT THE SOLDERED CONNECTION TO THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.
Consequence: THE FAILURE OF THE WIRE CONNECTION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.
View full details →Recall 95V184000 — AIR BAGS
| 51,817 vehicles affected
Defect: THE TIE DOWN HOOKS CAN CAUSE UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACTS THAT CAN RESULT IN UNNECESSARY AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS.
Consequence: INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN CAUSE INJURY TO THE OCCUPANTS AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE TIE DOWN HOOKS WITH MODIFIED TIE DOWN HOOKS.
View full details →Recall 95V033000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 5,760 vehicles affected
Defect: THE WIRE ROD USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF THE ENGINE VALVE SPRINGS CAN DEVELOP MINUTE CRACKS CAUSING BREAKAGE OF THE SPRINGS.
Consequence: THIS BREAKAGE CAN CAUSE ENGINE CHATTER, DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE PISTONS, AND CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL SIXTEEN (16) VALVE SPRINGS IN THE ENGINE OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1995 MAZDA PROTEGE
232 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 MAZDA PROTEGE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
THE AIR BAGS EXPLODED WHILE I WAS OUT SIDE THE CAR , THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE AIR BAGS & I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED BY EITHER MAZDA CORP OR THE DEALER & I HAVE BEEN THE ORIGINAL OWNER , THERE HAS BEEN NUMEROUS RECALLS ON THE 1995 PROTEGE & AT NO TIME I WAS EVER CONTACTED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL PERIOD. IN 1997 THE ENGINE DIED & I HAD TO PAY THE SUM OF $1500.00 TO REPLACE THE ENGINE & THERE WERE RECALLS I RECEIVED NO NOTIFICATION OF. I CONTACTED BOTH MAZDA OF NORTH AMERICA & THE DEALER PLAZA AUTO MALL WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN 1995 & BOTH REFUSED MY REQUEST TO ADDRESS THIS MATTER. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED, AND IT WAS DETERMINED THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, DUE TO CORROSION. UPDATED 08/27/14
THE AIR BAGS EXPLODED WHILE I WAS OUT SIDE THE CAR , THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE AIR BAGS & I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED BY EITHER MAZDA CORP OR THE DEALER & I HAVE BEEN THE ORIGINAL OWNER , THERE HAS BEEN NUMEROUS RECALLS ON THE 1995 PROTEGE & AT NO TIME I WAS EVER CONTACTED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL PERIOD. IN 1997 THE ENGINE DIED & I HAD TO PAY THE SUM OF $1500.00 TO REPLACE THE ENGINE & THERE WERE RECALLS I RECEIVED NO NOTIFICATION OF. I CONTACTED BOTH MAZDA OF NORTH AMERICA & THE DEALER PLAZA AUTO MALL WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN 1995 & BOTH REFUSED MY REQUEST TO ADDRESS THIS MATTER. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED, AND IT WAS DETERMINED THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, DUE TO CORROSION. UPDATED 08/27/14
I WAS OUT OF THE CAR & BOTH AIR BAGS EXPLODED , THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE AIR BAGS , BUT I WAS NEVER INFORMED BY MAZDA CORP ,I BECAME AWARE OF THE RECALL AFTER THE AIR BAGS EXPLODED. *JS
1995 MAZDA PROTEGE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR
TL* - THE CONTACT HAD A 1995 MAZDA PROTEGE WHICH WAS IN A HEAD ON CRASH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CAR WAS TRAVELING AT 55 MPH UNDER DRY CONDITIONS WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER HEAD ON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND AS A RESULT THE DRIVER WAS KILLED. THAT CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WEREN'T ANY SKID MARKS IN THE ROAD TO INDICATE THAT EITHER VEHICLE TRIED TO STOP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAS A POLICE REPORT FROM THE CRASH. THE CONTACT HAS THE STEERING SECTION OF THE VEHICLE WITH THE AIR BAG. *NM THE DECEDENTS GRANDMOTHER WROTE IN. UPDATED 02/26/07.*JB
Safety Rating for the 1995 MAZDA PROTEGE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1995 MAZDA PROTEGE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1995 MAZDA PROTEGE
Mazda Motor Corp. has issued 16 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1995 MAZDA PROTEGE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
00100 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM INOPERATIVE WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON. *TT
01298 — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
CONCERNS WITH MANUAL CONTROL DOOR MIRROR NOT ADJUSTABLE. *YC
00198 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONCERNS REGARDING THE HEARTER NOT WORKING EFFIECIENTLY OR ENGINE TAKES TOO LING TO WARM-UP. *YC
00298 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CONDITIONS WITH THE SHIFT LEVER MOVEMENT MAY BE STIFF WHEN MOVING THROUGH ALL GEAR RANGES. *YC
970716015/97 — POWER TRAIN
CONCERNS OF RATTLING OR BUZZING NOISES IN THE FRONT OF VEHICLES. *YC
012/97S — SEATS
CENTER ARMREST LATCH SUPPORT REINFORCEMENT INSTALLATION. *TW
004/97U — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
DAMP CARPET ON PASSENGER SIDE WHEN OPERATING A/C. *TW
016/95 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
HEADLIGHT SWITCH REPLACEMENT. *SD
024/95 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
TAPPING NOISE AROUND 'B' PILLAR. *SD
030/95 — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
POWER OUTSIDE MIRROR GLASS VIBRATION. *SD
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NHTSA Investigations for the 1995 MAZDA PROTEGE
NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1995 MAZDA PROTEGE.
Other Model Years of the MAZDA PROTEGE
- 1990 MAZDA PROTEGE — 45 complaints
- 1991 MAZDA PROTEGE — 60 complaints
- 1992 MAZDA PROTEGE — 72 complaints
- 1993 MAZDA PROTEGE — 56 complaints
- 1994 MAZDA PROTEGE — 89 complaints
- 1995 MAZDA PROTEGE (current)
- 1996 MAZDA PROTEGE — 91 complaints
- 1997 MAZDA PROTEGE — 103 complaints
- 1998 MAZDA PROTEGE — 53 complaints
- 1999 MAZDA PROTEGE — 102 complaints
- 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE — 126 complaints
Other MAZDA Models
- MAZDA MAZDA3 — 3,974 total complaints
- MAZDA 626 — 3,877 total complaints
- MAZDA CX-5 — 3,005 total complaints
- MAZDA MAZDA6 — 2,906 total complaints
- MAZDA TRIBUTE — 2,830 total complaints
- MAZDA CX-9 — 1,786 total complaints
- MAZDA CX-7 — 1,539 total complaints
- MAZDA MPV — 1,156 total complaints